Judgment axis | Key judgment |
| Item Identity | Mate is a South American infused beverage crop made primarily from the leaves and young branches of Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil. of the Aquifoliaceae family. It is an accepted species in Kew's current classification. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Key role | It is converted into bulk raw materials for traditional yerba mate, chimarrão, and tereré, tea bags, roasted mate, powder, extract, and RTD beverage raw materials. |
| Harvesting principle | In the food supply chain, leaves and young stems/twigs are clearly identified as the raw material parts, and the harvest date, farm, harvesting method, and raw material ratio are stored in the Lot. |
| Product separation | Separate into Fresh Leaf/Twig → Sapecada → Dried/Cancheada → Aged/Processed Mate → Milled Mate → Tea Bag/Powder/Extract/RTD. |
| Separation of similar items | Other Ilex species, Camellia sinensis, and Rooibos are separate Plant Entities. Some of the past variety names of I. paraguariensis are linked as synonyms. ( Plants of the World Online ) |
| Domestic statistics | Official national statistics regarding the area and production volume of independent commercial cultivation in South Korea were not verified in this v1.0; therefore, they will be entered later after verification of the official raw data . |
| overseas production base | In 2022 data, Argentina’s INTA reported the country’s mate cultivation area as 209,276 ha and identified Misiones and Corrientes as the major production regions. These figures are managed based on official 2022 data. ( Argentine Government ) |
| Supply and demand risk | The key factors are the concentration of production in South America, weather conditions, yield, variations in drying and ripening, stem and powder composition, pesticide residues, heavy metals, and microorganisms, international prices and exchange rates, and long-distance logistics. |
| Operating Principles | Connect Species–Cultivar–Farm–Harvest–Sapecado–Drying–Cancheada–Aging/Milling–Product–Buyer RFQ. |
| Final goal | We establish a recurring procurement-type intelligence that connects origin, plant parts, processing history, sensory characteristics, safety, and buyer applications, rather than treating traditional beverages as mere commodities. |
The latest classification system of the Codex for food and feed includes Maté, dried leaves – Ilex paraguariensis – as an independent commodity. As this classification reflects revisions up to CAC 48 in 2025, it can be used to link to international standards for pesticide residues, contaminants, etc. ( FAO Home )
Basic fields | detail |
| Korean name | Mate / Yerba Mate |
| English name | Yerba Mate / Mate |
| Representative scientific name | Ilex paraguariensis A.St.-Hil. |
| classification | Aquifoliaceae → Ilex → I. paraguariensis |
| Edible parts | Leaves and young branches |
| Non-edible · Separate management | Thick woody branches, roots, fruits, sorting residues, etc. |
| Major harvesting stages | Harvesting stage of leaves and young branches for tea raw materials |
| Basic product form | Fresh Green Leaf·Sapecada·Cancheada·Processed Yerba Mate·Roasted Mate·Powder·Extract |
| Basic processing stage | Harvesting → Heat treatment (sapecado) → Drying → Cutting/Grinding → Aging/Storage → Sorting/Blending → Productization |
| Basic use | Traditional mate·chimarrão·tereré·tea bag·RTD·beverage·food·extract ingredient |
| Similarity Principle | Manage other Ilex species and other herbal tea plants as a separate Plant Entity |
According to official Argentine standards, yerba mate hoja verde consists of leaves of I. paraguariensis and may include young green branch fragments and petioles, while yerba mate sapecada is classified as a product treated with direct heat during the early stages of the drying process. ( FAOLEX )
Product Master
Product | Product stage | Key Management Standards |
| Mate Seed Lot | breeding materials | Scientific name · Cultivar · Seed source · Lot |
| Seedling Lot | Seedling cultivation | Germination, seedling age, source |
| Mate Farm Lot | culture | Farm · Plot · Cultivar · Year of cultivation |
| Fresh Green Leaf/Twig Lot | Harvested raw materials | Harvest date · Leaf/branch composition · Weight |
| Sapecada Mate | Initial heat-treated parts | Raw Material Lot · Heat Treatment Time · Process Conditions |
| Dried Mate | dried product | Moisture, drying method, quality |
| Cancheada Mate | Primary processing bulk | Cutting · Degree of grinding · Leaves/stems · Moisture |
| Aged Mate | Aged ingredients | Aging Period · Environment · Lot |
| Green Yerba Mate | Traditional Product | Leaf, Stem, Powder Composition, Grade |
| Chimarrão Grade | Specific market type | Particle size, color, and stem/powder composition |
| Tereré Grade | For cold brewing | Cut · Aroma · Infusion suitability |
| Tea Bag Mate | For tea bags | Particle size, leaching ability, and uniformity |
| Roasted Mate | Roasting process | Roasting conditions, color, aroma |
| Mate Powder | powder | Raw Material Lot, Particle Size, Microorganisms |
| Mate Extract | extract | Solvent · Solids · Concentration · Batch |
| Mate Concentrate | Beverage ingredients | Concentration, uniformity, and safety |
| RTD Mate Ingredient | RTD ingredients | Extraction Specifications · Flavor Profile |
| Mate Blend | Mixed product | Mate content · Other plant ingredients · Flavorings |
| Buyer-specific Mate | Customized B2B | Cut·stem·powder·Sensory·Delivery |
Classification criteria | Subdivision type | Management principles |
| Plant classification | Ilex paraguariensis | Separated from Ilex species |
| varieties | Registration Cultivar·Seed Line | Seed Source/Registration Information Link |
| Edible parts | Leaf·Young Twig/Stem | Composition ratio recorded separately |
| Harvesting stage | Tea raw material harvesting stage | Record of harvest year and time |
| Cultivation method | Cultivation farms · Other verified production | Farm unit tracking |
| origin | Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, etc. → Region → Farm | Traceability |
| Primary processing | Sapecada · Dried · Cancheada | Product Stage Separation |
| Aging | Non-aged · Aged | Actual process records |
| Grind form | Coarse·Fine·Powder | Buyer Spec |
| consumption patterns | Hot Mate·Chimarrão·Tereré·Tea Bag | Application |
| Processing form | Green·Roasted·Powder·Extract·RTD | Independent Product |
| Transaction type | Bulk · Regular Supply · OEM/PB · Ingredient | RFQ |
| Authentication · Origin | Organic · Country of Origin · Other | Verification of actual evidence |
Kew describes I. paraguariensis as a species native to the region from Brazil to northeastern Argentina, classifying it as a shrub or tree. Official Argentine data also indicates that production is concentrated on Misiones and Corrientes. ( Plants of the World Online )
step | Essential Dataset | Management purpose |
| Cultivation plan | Cultivar · Farm · Area · Buyer | Production plan |
| satellite | Source · Cultivar · Lot | Plant Identity |
| Germination and seedling cultivation | Treatment · Germination Rate · Seedling Lot | Tomb quality |
| formula | Date, Section, Density | Farm History |
| Tree growth | Tree age, tree trunk, crown, new shoot | Harvest forecasting |
| soil | Soil Information · Parcel | productivity |
| rising | Rainfall, temperature, drought, abnormal weather | Supply Risk |
| Watering | Water source, supply volume, date | Growth |
| dispute | Materials, Usage, Date | Quality and Safety |
| pests | Occurrence, Control, and Chemicals | Losses and pesticide residues |
| pruning | Timing and Method | Crown and Harvest Management |
| Harvest judgment | Leaves, young branches, regeneration status | Harvesting at the right time |
| harvest | Date, Section, Weight | Green Leaf Lot |
| raw material transportation | Harvest → Processing Facility Time | quality |
| Sapecado | Initial rapid heat treatment | Management of changes in enzyme and raw material conditions |
| dry | Time, Method, Moisture | stabilization |
| Amputation · Cancheado | Cut · Grain Size · Leaf/Stem | Bulk raw materials |
| Aging and storage | Period/Conditions | Aroma and flavor formation |
| Jeongseon | Stem · Powder · Foreign matter | Grade |
| combination | Leaf/Stem/Powder Composition | Final Product |
| stir-fry | Temperature, Time, Color | Roasted Mate |
| smash | Particle Size · Batch | Powder |
| extraction | Solvent, Solids, Yield | Extract |
| Beverage processing | Extraction, blending, sterilization, and packaging | RTD |
Quality items | Fresh Leaf/Twig | Cancheada/Bulk Mate | Finished Yerba Mate | Powder/Extract | RTD · Finished Products | Public rating |
| scientific name | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Public/Verified |
| Cultivar | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Edible parts | Leaf/Twig | Leaf/Stem | Leaf/Stem/Powder | Inheritance of raw materials | tracking | Public |
| mountainous district | essential | essential | essential | succession | tracking | Public/Verified |
| farm | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Lot | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified/NDA |
| Harvest day | essential | succession | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| appearance | condition of leaves and branches | Color/Cutting | Color and particle size | By product | QC | Member |
| weight | essential | Packaging weight | Packaging weight | By product | By product | NDA |
| Leaf/Stem ratio | record | core | Buyer Spec | Inheritance of raw materials | — | Verified/NDA |
| Powder ratio | — | Generation amount | Key Product Spec | core | — | Verified/NDA |
| Entry to the island | — | Cut | core | Powder particle size | — | Member |
| moisture | Raw material status | core | core | By product | By product | Verified |
| incense | Raw Material Evaluation | core | core | core | sensuality | Member/Verified |
| Taste, bitterness, astringency | — | sensuality | core | Application | core | Member/Verified |
| Extraction color | — | Testable | core | By product | By product | Verified |
| alien substance | check | core | core | core | core | Verified |
| Mold and damage | check | test | test | Raw material verification | QC | Verified |
| pesticide residues | Cultivation history | test | test | Inheritance of raw materials | Compliant with standards | Verified/NDA |
| microorganism | If necessary | test | test | core | Compliant with standards | Verified/NDA |
| heavy metals | Raw Material Risk | Official standards by product | Product-specific verification | Product-specific verification | By product | Verified/NDA |
| Sapecado History | — | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Drying history | — | essential | succession | succession | tracking | Verified |
| Aging history | — | By product | Key possibilities | succession | tracking | Verified/NDA |
| Stir-fry history | — | — | Roasted product required | succession | tracking | Verified |
| packaging | transit | essential | essential | essential | essential | Member/Verified |
| Consumption/Preservation Period | — | Supplier Spec | essential | By product | essential | Verified |
| Shipment | essential | essential | essential | essential | essential | Verified |
| Returns | record | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Claim | record | record | record | record | record | NDA |
| Repurchase | — | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | Buyer Connection | NDA |
Lot Master Required Field
Lot ID · Item/Product Type · Scientific Name · Cultivar · Edible Part (Leaf/Young Twig) · Leaf/Stem/Powder Composition · Cultivation Type · Country/Origin/Cultivation Area · Producer · Seed/Plant Lot · Planting Date/Cultivation Year · Harvest Date · Quality Indicators · Weight/Cutting Dimensions/Particle Size/Grade · Appearance/Foreign Matter/Damage Check · Pesticide Usage Records · Pesticide Residue/Microorganism/Heavy Metal Test Reports · Sapecado/Drying/Cancheado/Aging/Roasting History · Raw Material Lot · Grinding/Extraction/Beverage Processing History · Packaging Date · Use-by Date/Shelf Life · Shipper · Returns/Claims · Repurchase
Customers | Purchase criteria | Cooperation opportunities |
| Tea import and distribution company | Origin · Cut · Stem/Powder · Aging | South America RFQ |
| Yerba Mate specialized distribution | Traditional Grade · Origin · Brand | Bulk/B2B |
| tea bag manufacturer | Cut Size · Uniformity · Leaching | Tea Bag |
| Cafes & Dining Out | Taste, Aroma, Cold, and Hot Infusion | Mate/Tereré |
| hotel | Premium Origin · Packaging | Beverage |
| Beverage manufacturer | Extractability, Color, Scent, Safety | RTD |
| Energy and functional beverage manufacturers | Ingredients such as raw material specifications and caffeine | Utilization after verification of legal marking |
| Food manufacturer | Powder·Extract | Ingredient |
| Confectionery and Bakery | Powder · Extract · Fragrance | Application |
| HMR · School Meals | Tea Bag · Beverage Products | Institutional |
| Online/Distribution | Origin · Product Type · Labeling | Retail |
| PB | Tea Bag · Mate Blend · RTD | Private Label |
| Extraction and processing company | Whole/Cut Raw Material/Yield | Extract |
| RTD OEM | Extract·Formula | OEM |
| Export and re-export | Origin · HS · Destination Country Standards | K-processed Product |
| Research Institute | Variety · Drying · Aging · Composition · Sensory | joint research |
In the international HS system, Maté has an independent heading as HS 0903. Therefore, it is not unconditionally treated as the same HS as other teas or general herbal infusions, but the Korea Customs Service additionally verifies the Korean HS-K detailed code.
step | Key variables | Operational judgment |
| Seeds and seedlings | Cultivar · Supplier | production base |
| South American cultivation | Farm·Region·Weather | Origin Risk |
| harvest | Leaves, Branches, Harvest Year | Raw Material |
| Sapecado | heat treatment | Primary Processing |
| dry | Moisture and Process | stability |
| Cancheado | Cutting and grinding | Bulk Grade |
| Aging | Period/Environment | Flavor Development |
| Selection and Blending | Leaf·Stem·Powder | Market Grade |
| export | Supplier·Origin·Lot | Trade Traceability |
| International Logistics | Packaging, Humidity, Delivery Time | Quality |
| Korean imports | HS · Food Inspection · Origin | Compliance |
| Tea bags · Ground | Cut · Grain Size | Product |
| Extraction and Concentration | Yield Batch | Ingredient |
| RTD processing | Formula · Heat Treatment | Beverage |
| delivery | Buyer Spec | RFQ |
| Repurchase | Sensory qualities, price, and delivery time | Supplier Score |
Brazil has officially announced the opening of the Indonesian market for Brazilian yerba mate in 2024, confirming that mate is moving beyond being a mere regional beverage to become an international agri-food ingredient with expanding export markets. ( Serviços e Informações do Brasil )
Trade Dataset
item | v1.0 processing |
| Basic HS | HS 0903 Maté |
| Korea HS-K | Subsequent verification of raw data by the Korea Customs Service |
| Korea's import volume | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Korean import value | Input after official verification of raw data |
| Major origins | Input after verifying HS-K customs data by country |
| Green/Processed Mate | Check HS subclassification status |
| Roasted Mate | Check subcategories |
| Extract | Verification of raw material 0903 and separate HS |
| RTD Mate | Separate HS verification for beverage products |
| FTA | Verification by Country, HS, and Rule of Origin |
| Quarantine | Verification by Seed/Plant · Dried Mate |
| Food inspection | MFDS Standard Verification by Leaf, Tea, Extract, and RTD |
Products and processes | Key conditions | RFQ conversion |
| Fresh Leaf/Twig | Cultivar · Harvest Date · Origin | Processor RFQ |
| Sapecada Mate | Heat Treatment · Original Lot | Drying Processor |
| Dried Mate | Moisture, color, scent | Cancheada |
| Cancheada | Cut·Stem·Powder | Bulk Trade |
| Aged Mate | Aging period and environment | Premium Buyer |
| Green Yerba Mate | Composition · Cut · Scent | Traditional Mate |
| Chimarrão Grade | Fine/Green Profile | Brazil-style Buyer |
| Tereré Grade | Cold infusion suitability | Paraguay/RTD |
| Tea Bag Mate | Cut Size · Leaching | Tea Manufacturer |
| Roasted Mate | Roast Profile | Tea/Beverage |
| Mate Powder | Particle size and microorganisms | Food Ingredient |
| Mate Extract | Solvent, Solids, Yield | Beverage |
| Mate Concentrate | Concentration and safety | RTD |
| RTD Mate | Formula · Sterilization · Packaging | OEM/PB |
| Stem Fraction | Stem ratio | Grade/Blend Adjustment |
| Fine Powder/Dust | Particles and quality | Blend/Extract Verification |
| Extraction Residue | Processing by-products | Verification of compost and bio-utilization |
Since mate verde, mate-preto, powder, and young stem fragments are distinguished in the historical terminology of the official Brazilian standard, the modern Product Master also maintains treatment forms and plant part composition as separate fields. ( Planalto )
Changes in intended use for food, health functional foods, medicines, or cosmetics shall be expressed only when the relevant national laws and the recognition of the raw material have been confirmed. The mere presence of ingredients such as caffeine and polyphenols shall be separated from claims of medical efficacy.
PRP — Product Research Profile
Mate PRP operates with the following structure.
Species Identity → Cultivar → Origin → Farm → Harvest Year → Leaf/Twig Composition → Sapecado → Drying → Cancheado → Aging → Leaf/Stem/Powder Profile → Sensory/Chemical Quality → Grinding/Extraction → Application Test → Buyer Specification → RFQ Performance
first of all | Execution item | Performance indicators |
| 1 | Species·Cultivar·Origin·Farm·Harvest Year·Lot become mandatory values | Essential Field Completion Rate |
| 2 | Cancheada·Aged·Green·Roasted·Powder·Extract Product Separation | Product identification rate |
| 3 | Linking weather, growth, harvest, and production data | Farm–Harvest Connection Rate |
| 4 | Sapecado · Drying · Aging · Grinding Data | Processing record rate |
| 5 | Quality, heavy metals, pesticide residues, microorganisms, COA connection | COA–Lot connection rate |
| 6 | Video AI Leaf/Stem/Foreign Material Ratio Screening | Classification accuracy |
| 7 | Automatic Powder & Cut Size Analysis | Particle size measurement accuracy |
| 8 | Yield and Supply Prediction | Forecast error |
| 9 | Analysis of ripening and sensory changes | Sensory Prediction |
| 10 | Prediction of extraction yield and RTD raw material suitability | Yield error |
| 11 | Product–Buyer AI Match | RFQ → Sample Conversion Rate |
| 12 | Buyer Rating & Repurchase Runtime Connection | Repurchase rate |
Problem group | Problem Definition | Required data |
| Mixing other Ilex species | Species may be unclear based solely on the commercial name Mate. | Scientific Name |
| Cultivar unmanaged | It is difficult to track differences in productivity and processing characteristics | Cultivar |
| Leaf–Stem mixture | Configuration differences affect product characteristics | Plant Part Ratio |
| Powder ratio deviation | Differences in infusion, taste, and usability | Particle Dataset |
| Harvest year unknown | Difficulty in evaluating freshness and aging | Harvest Year |
| Climate Risk | Drought and abnormal weather in specific regions of South America | Climate and Yield |
| pests | Impact on production and raw material quality | Pest Spray |
| Sapecado deviation | Difference in initial heat treatment | Process Data |
| Drying deviation | Moisture, Fragrance, and Safety Effects | Drying |
| Aging variation | Flavor and Supply Turnover Changes | Aging |
| alien substance | Mixing in raw materials and processing | QC |
| microorganism | Safety of dried raw materials and powders | Microbiology |
| pesticide residues | Management differences by country of origin and farm | Spray·COA |
| heavy metals | Risks internationally reviewed by Codex | Cd·Pb, etc. tests |
| Disconnection from origin tracing | Loss of Farm information after import/blending | Traceability |
| Whole–Extract Trace Disconnect | Loss of upstream information after extraction | Genealogy |
| International prices and exchange rates | Changes in South American procurement costs | Trade·FX |
| Buyer Spec Discrepancy | Requirements vary by Mate, Terreré, and RTD | RFQ Spec |
| Aged Inventory Risk | Long-term inventory and cash turnover | Inventory |
| Repurchase not reflected | Actual sensory performance is not linked to raw material selection | Buyer Evaluation |
RFQ Type | Public Registration | Verify/NDA |
| Green Leaf Source Procurement | Species·Region·Harvest Period | Farm · Quantity · Unit Price |
| Cancheada Mate supply | Origin · Harvest Year · General Grade | Lot · Actual Inventory · Price |
| Aged Mate supply | Origin · Aging Type | Aging period, conditions, and price |
| Buy Yerba Mate Bulk | Country·Cut·Leaf/Stem | Quantity · Unit Price · COA |
| Chimarrão Grade | General product types | Particle Size · Formula · Price |
| Tereré Grade | Cold infusion use | Blend · Unit Price |
| Tea Bag Grade | Cut · Leaching | MOQ · Price |
| Roasted Mate | Roast Type | Fairness and price |
| Powder | Particle size and uses | Raw Material Lot·COA |
| Extract | Product Type | Extraction method, yield, concentration |
| Concentrate | Uses · General Standards | Formula · Unit Price |
| RTD | Product Concept | Recipe · OEM Conditions |
| Regular supply | Product Cycle | Monthly Quantity and Contract Price |
| OEM·PB | Tea Bag · Blend · RTD | Formula · MOQ · Contract |
| Export and re-export | Origin·Product | HS·Price·Regulation |
| Technology demonstration | Selection · Aging · Extraction · Traceability | raw data |
| Research cooperation | Cultivar · Drying · Aging · Ingredients | IP · Exam materials |
| Regional production cooperation | South American Producer/Cooperative | Actual farm and contract conditions |
① Need Products & Materials
Companies and institutions seeking necessary products, agricultural products, raw materials, and processed goods register purchasing demands. Registered requests are utilized to review cooperation with potential suppliers and producers based on the RFQ Intelligence Library.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Supplier/Product Review → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Matching
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② We are looking for production and manufacturing partners. (Need Suppliers & Manufacturers)
Register a request to find necessary production and supply partners, ranging from farms and producer organizations to processing companies, OEM, ODM, and private label manufacturers.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Review of Production & Manufacturing Capabilities → Collaboration Connection → Future AI Partner Matching
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③ We are looking for domestic and international buyers. (Need Buyers)
Farmers, producer organizations, and manufacturing companies are requesting cooperation with new buyers, such as domestic and international distributors, importers, brand companies, and food service and catering businesses.
Process:
RFQ Registration → Product & Supply Capability Review → Market & Buyer Connection → Future AI Buyer Matching
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Contact : mail@markethub.org
Version | Main contents | situation |
| v1.0 | Plant Identity · Cultivar · Leaf/Twig · Sapecada · Cancheada · Aging · Product · RFQ Basic Structure Registration | complete |
| v1.1 | Verification of the Korean HS and Import Markets and the Latest Official Raw Data on Production and Trade in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay | expected |
| v2.0 | Cancheada · Aged Mate · Chimarrrão · Terreré · Roasted · Powder · Extract · Quality by RTD · Sensory · PRP Segmentation | expected |
| v3.0 | South American Farm·Cooperative–Processor–Exporter–Korean Import·Processing Company–Tea·RTD·PB Buyer Verified Container Combination | expected |
